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Exploring Athens Trigono

June 25, 2019

Last month I took part in yet another Open Walk by Atenistas. This time we explored the city’s commercial area called Athens Trigono (meaning Triangle). The borders of this area are Athinas, Evripidou, Praxitelous and Athinaidos streets. This area was Athens’ original commercial center.  It is full of old buildings and crafter workshops. In Athens Trigono you will fabric stores, hardware stores, hobby stores, food stores and it goes on. A lot of new cafes and restaurants have also popped up in the area. During the walk, we discovered new places and got in buildings that we wouldn’t otherwise. Oh…

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blue above the door metal detail in Patras
Greece

24hrs in Patras

January 7, 2019

Patras is Greece’s third largest city and a commercial hub. The city’s port is Greece’s gateway to Italy and Western Europe. Patra is also well known for its carnival parade that takes place every February. I visited Patras last year for work. It had been almost 10 years since my last visit when I took part in the said carnival. This time I had time and weather on my side to explore the city and visit the new archaeological museum. Saint Andrew church I will start off with this one since it’s the city’s landmark. The church was inaugurated in…

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Lake Pamvotida, Ioannina
Greece

24hrs in Ioannina

December 10, 2018

Last week I popped to Ioannina for work. It was for 24 hours, but as always with my work trips I managed to sneak in some hours to explore the city. Ioannina is located in North Western Greece in the region of Epirus. The city’s history is traced to antiquity but came to a more prominent status during the Middle Ages. After the 4th Crusade in 1204 it became the center of Despotate of Epirus. Ioannina surrendered to the Ottomans in 1430 and until 1868 was the base of the Pashalik of Yanina. Ioannina became a part of the Greek…

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Vaporia, Ermoupoli, Syros
Greece

24hrs in Ermoupoli, Syros

September 26, 2018

Back in June, I visited the beautiful island of Syros for a day. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to explore the beaches. I did make most of my time though and explored the island’s main city: Ermoupolis. The city took its name from Ancient Greek god Hermes, messenger to the Olympian gods and god of trade and commerce. Ermoupolis used to be a prominent industrial and commercial city in the late 19th century. What to see in Ermoupoli, Syros Vaporia neighborhood: I started my exploration from Vaporia neighborhood which was the aristocratic neighborhood of Syros. Affluent refugees from Chios, Psara,…

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Skinny Fox, restaurants in Nicosia
Europe, Food & Drink

Where to eat in Nicosia, Cyprus

July 3, 2018

After laying out the best that Nicosia has for you to explore, let’s get on with the food options, shall we? Before getting on with my recommendations, I must write a disclaimer. You won’t find traditional Cypriot cuisine on the list. Sure, one of them (Kath’odon) has more traditional dishes. The other ones are what one would call fusion and modern! Related: The essential guide to Nicosia Let’s start with the restaurants in Nicosia located inside the walls. D.O.T. restaurant Located near Famagusta Gate, this DOT restaurant is ideal for brunch and coffee. It’s very bright and decorated with antiques…

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National Garden Athens
Food & Drink, Greece

June in Athens diary

July 1, 2018

Happy July! June passed by and I did so many things! Checked out new (for me) places in Athens, attended events and traveled to Syros! Since I’m really behind my posting (I have a backlog of photos and things to write about since September 2017!) I decided to introduce a monthly or bi-monthly diary style post, where I’ll go over my whereabouts during that month (or months). You can always follow me on Instagram to keep up to date with the beautiful places I visit! Restaurants & Cafes I visited This month I revisited a favorite restaurant of mine: To Mavro Provato…

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Famagusta Gate, Nicosia
Europe

The Essential Guide to Nicosia

June 12, 2018

My trip to Nicosia, Cyprus in April was soooo last-minute that I didn’t plan anything. And that’s uncommon since I plan 90% of my trips. Anyway, the good thing is that I met with a friend of mine from postgraduate school that I hadn’t seen in ages. She l tipped me about restaurants and suggested a walking tour. That tour was the best (sightseeing) part of my journey! I learned so much about the city. So now let’s see what Nicosia has to offer, shall we? Green Line Let’s start with the elephant in the room: the Green Line (demilitarized…

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